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The Coolest, Most Overlooked Vacation Destinations for the Summer

by jessica on Sat, 2011-07-23 05:00


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It has been one hot summer! If you want to get away from the heat, MyWeather.com has hand-picked 7 domestic destinations (and the unassuming activities that make them cool) that are often overlooked when planning a summer vacation.

The following locations were chosen based on consistent and appealing summer weather, awesome attractions and an array of other appeals that offer something for all types of travelers:

• Breckenridge, Colorado – Average July High: 73 Degrees F
What's cool about it: This winter wonderland is more than just a ski town boasting 300 days of sunshine annually with activities to keep you busy all year long. Breckenridge Fun Park features scenic gondola and ski lift rides – 2 miles high – along with plenty of hiking, whitewater rafting, and picturesque views of the Continental Divide.

• Upper Peninsula, Michigan – Average July High: 73 Degrees F
What's cool about it: With more than 150 waterfalls, 40 lighthouses, and a terrain that's perfect for camping, boating, fishing and other outdoor activities, Upper Peninsula boasts 1,700 miles of shoreline along three of the nation's five Great Lakes. Want to be adventurous? Try taking a glass-bottom shipwreck boat tour.Read more

Wyoming Offers Endless Summer Fun


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According to a recent U.S. study, Wyoming is the third happiest state in the country. It's no wonder, with the never-ending outdoor fun the state has to offer. As the snow melts away and flowers start to bloom, Northwestern Wyoming transforms from a winter adventure destination to a summer paradise.

Summer brings an entirely different experience to the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The central location of Togwotee Pass provides for easy access to fishing, rafting, hiking and boating. A drive through the Tetons to the north will bring you to the South Entrance of Yellowstone and several more adventures. Drive south through the Tetons and enjoy the western small town excitement of the town of Jackson.

Located above Jackson Hole in the Bridger-Teton National Forest, Togwotee Mountain Lodge is the perfect starting point for an endless array of fun outdoor summer activities that take place in a beautiful natural setting, from horseback riding and hot air balloon rides to mountain bike tours and white water rafting. This summer, Togwotee Mountain Lodge is offering an array of lodging packages for any type of visitor. Read more

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